Food Grade Glycerin (E422) for Industrial Food Manufacturing
Food Grade Glycerin (E422) is a multifunctional ingredient used across large-scale food and nutraceutical production lines where moisture control, texture stability, and formulation safety are essential. As a food-approved glycerol, E422 supports product consistency without altering taste or compromising regulatory compliance.
BASEKIM operates as a Food Grade Glycerin manufacturer and exporter, supplying E422 glycerin from strategically located hubs in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. This structure allows food producers to secure stable supply, optimize logistics, and control raw material costs.
Why Food Manufacturers Use Glycerin E422
In industrial food production, glycerin is selected not for sweetness alone, but for its functional performance under processing and storage conditions.
Food Grade Glycerin (E422) is used to:
Control moisture migration in packaged foods
Maintain softness in baked and confectionery products
Improve processing stability during mixing and heating
Support uniform dispersion of flavors and actives
Because E422 is metabolized safely by the human body, it is approved for direct food contact applications worldwide.
Regulatory Status & Quality Standard
Food Grade Glycerin supplied by BASEKIM meets international food additive regulations and is classified as E422.
Key quality attributes include:
Purity level ≥ 99.5%
Compliance with FCC food standards
Clear, colorless appearance with neutral odor
Consistent performance across batches
This grade is intended exclusively for food and nutraceutical use and is not positioned as a pharmaceutical excipient.
Typical Industrial Uses of Food Grade Glycerin (E422)
Food manufacturers and ingredient formulators commonly use E422 glycerin in:
Industrial bakery mixes and fillings
Chewing gum bases and soft candies
Beverage concentrates and syrups
Nutritional supplements and vitamin products
Sugar-reduced and functional food formulations
Flavor systems and botanical extracts
Its compatibility with both aqueous and semi-solid systems makes Food Grade Glycerin a flexible raw material across product categories.
Bulk Supply & Packaging Flexibility
BASEKIM supplies Food Grade Glycerin E422 in packaging formats aligned with different production scales:
Bulk delivery via ISO Tank or Flexitank
Drums (steel or HDPE) for controlled distribution
IBC tanks (1000 L) for continuous manufacturing use
All packaging is suitable for food grade transport and storage requirements.
Export Supply from Turkey & UAE
With active production and inventory in Turkey and the UAE, BASEKIM supports global buyers by offering:
Shorter lead times
Flexible port selection
Optimized freight costs
Multiple Incoterm options
We regularly supply Food Grade Glycerin (E422) to food manufacturers in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and re-export markets.
Choosing the Right Food Grade Glycerin Supplier
For industrial buyers, consistency and logistics matter as much as specification. BASEKIM provides:
Direct manufacturer sourcing
FCC-compliant Food Grade Glycerin (E422)
Competitive pricing for bulk volumes
Incoterms: EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF
Full documentation (COA, MSDS, TDS)
Supply stability for long-term contracts
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Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Food Grade Glycerin |
| Chemical Name | Glycerol |
| E Number | E422 |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Purity | ≥ 99.5% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Taste | Mildly sweet |
| Solubility | Completely soluble in water |
| Standard | FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) |
| Packaging | Bulk, Drum, IBC Tank |

